STATE OF MONTANA DIRECTORY
Last Update: 03/27/2025

Department of Commerce

Department of Commerce Organizational Chart (PDF)

Commerce directory
301 S Park, Helena 59601 841-2700
Website commerce.mt.gov
Montana Relay 711: TTY, Voice Carry Over (VCO), Hearing Carry Over (HCO), Speech-to-Speech (STS), Spanish and CapTel® Dial 711

DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
Director,
Vacant
Acting Director, Mandy Rambo mandy.rambo@mt.gov 841-2727
Executive Assistant, Vacant
FAX # 841-2701

Office of Legal Affairs
Paralegal, Jada Maynor jada.maynor@mt.gov 841-2596
Chief Legal Counsel,
Brenda Elias		 brenda.elias@mt.gov 841-2903
Acting Deputy Chief Legal Counsel,
Tori Koch		 torikoch@mt.gov 841-2899
Legal Counsel, Amy Barnes amybarnes@mt.gov 841-2733

Office of Marketing and Communication
Chief Marketing & Communication Officer (CMO), 
Mitch Staley		 mitch.staley@mt.gov 841-2322
Communication Director,
Anastasia Burton		 anastasia.burton@mt.gov 841-2557
Communication Coordinator,
Todd Jackson		 toddjackson@mt.gov 841-2811
Public Relations and Social Media Manager,
Nicole Gonzalez		 nicole.gonzalez@mt.gov 841-2879
Copywriter, Vacant
Digital Media Director,
Ivan Junge		 ivan.junge@mt.gov 841-2707
Digital Asset Coordinator, 
Tanner Everard 		 tanner.everard@mt.gov 841-2907
Marketing Director,
Pat Doyle		 pdoyle@mt.gov 841-2948
International Travel Trade Coordinator,
Emmie Bristow		 emmie.bristow@mt.gov
Multimedia Content Manager, Olivia McManus olivia.mcmanus@mt.gov 841-2193
Project Manager,
Brandon Pendergast		 brandon.pendergast@mt.gov 841-2897
Marcomm Operations Coordinator,
Katie Felde		 katie.felde@mt.gov 841-2872

Office of Human Resources
Human Resources Manager,
Sarah Green		 SarahGreen@mt.gov 841-2706
Human Resources Business Partner, Jessica Arnold jessica.arnold@mt.gov 841-2718
Human Resources Business Partner, Shannin Danko sdanko@mt.gov 841-2074
HR and Contracts Assistant,
Abi Higgins

 abi.higgins@mt.gov 841-2717

Office of Accounting & Budget
Financial Manager, Ingrid Mallo imallo@mt.gov 841-2715
Accountant, Carissa Mason cmason@mt.gov 841-2712
Budget Manager, Craig Woods cwoods@mt.gov 841-2720
Accountant, Judy Clay judy.clay@mt.gov 841-2703
Accountant, Kassie Clement kassie.clement@mt.gov 841-2713
Accountant, Sarah Solomon ssolomon@mt.gov 841-2714
Accountant, Jo Morand jmorand@mt.gov 841-2798

Office of Information Technology
Information Technology Manager, Angie Miller angie.miller2@mt.gov 841-2705
Systems Analyst, Ian Bahr ianbahr@mt.gov 841-2721
Systems Analyst, Nick Worsley nick.worsley@mt.gov 841-2837
Network Administrator, Terry Meagher tmeagher@mt.gov 841-2722
IT Systems Support,
Isaac Richey		 irichey@mt.gov 841-2726
DevOps Supervisor,
Norm Dwyer		 ndwyer@mt.gov 841-2885
Tourism System Support, 
Olivia McManus		 Olivia.McManus@mt.gov 841-2193
IT Systems Support, Donald Todd dtodd@mt.gov 841-2892
IT Systems Analyst, Wendy Jo Brown wjbrown@mt.gov 841-2193

Office of Business Attraction
Website choosemontana.com
Business Attraction Manager,
Frederick Van Den Abbeel, ASBC®		 fvan@mt.gov 406-841-2821
Business Attraction Community Liaison, 
Tony Brockman		 tony.brockman@mt.gov 406-841-2905
Business Attraction Specialist,
Jaimie Charon		 jaimie.charon@mt.gov 406-461-5620
Business Attraction Coordinator, Cameron Johnson camjohnson@mt.gov 406-841-2893

Research/Census and Economic Information Services
Website ceic.mt.gov
Bureau Chief, Mary Craigle mary.craigle@mt.gov 841-2742
Industry Program Manager,
Canon Luerkens		 cluerkens@mt.gov 841-2034
Senior Research Economist, Ben Gill benjamin.gill@mt.gov 841-2739
Data Manager, Patrick Holland-Stergar patrick.holland-stergar@mt.gov 841-2719
GIS Coordinator, Dave Ritts dave.ritts@mt.gov 841-2030
Information Technology Specialist,
Dick Hanson		 dhanson4@mt.gov 841-2743
Administrative Assistant, Maria Tromly mtromly@mt.gov 841-2740
Fax # 841-2731

DESTINATION MT
PO Box 200505
Helena, MT 59620-0505
 
 841-2870
Website destination.mt.gov
Division Administrator, Jenny Pelej jpelej@mt.gov 841-2896
Office Manager, Theresa Erickson theresa.erickson@mt.gov 841-2730
Fax # 841-2701

Film Office
Website montanafilm.com
Film Commissioner, Allison Whitmer allison.whitmer@mt.gov 841-2881
Projects & Locations Coordinator,
Dan Molloy		 dan.molloy@mt.gov 841-2880
Media Incentive & Grant Specialist, Kevann Campbell k2campbell@mt.gov 841-2883
Operations Coordinator, Laura Benedict laura.benedict@mt.gov 841-2764
Multimedia Coordinator, 
Emma Brandt		 emma.brandt@mt.gov
Fax # 841-2701

Tourism Programs
Tourism Program Director,
Lisa Troyer		 LTroyer@mt.gov 841-2796
Comms & Program Outreach Supervisor, Alana Cunningham alana.cunningham@mt.gov 841-2781
RAP/RLF/Resiliency Program Specialist, 
Taylor Tidwell		 taylor.tidwell@mt.gov 841-2895
Marketing, Communications and Events Specialist, Vacant
Tourism Grants Program Administration Supervisor,
Vacant
Tourism Network and Technical Assistance Lead, Vacant
Tourism Promotion Liaison, Amanda Wilkey amanda.wilkey@mt.gov 841-2894
Industry Compliance Specialist,
Barb Sanem		 bsanem@mt.gov 841-2769
Tourism Outreach Coordinator, 
AshLy Tubbs		 atubbs@mt.gov 841-2753
Made in Montana Program Specialist & Agritourism Grant Administrator,
Susan Joy		 susan.joy@mt.gov 841-2868
Tourism Grant Program Specialist,
Rachel Mullen		 rachel.mullen@mt.gov 841-2873

Budget & Operations
Deputy Division Administrator,
Anna Marie Moe		 amoe@mt.gov 841-2797
Administrative Support,
Carmen Williams		 carmenwilliams@mt.gov 841-2870
Administrative Support, Leslie Redden leslie.redden@mt.gov 841-2870
Fulfillment Specialist, Terry Brooks terry.brooks@mt.gov 841-2768

BUSINESS MT
Website commerce.mt.gov/business
Division Administrator, Mackenzie Espeland mackenzie.espeland@mt.gov 841-2732
Operations and Budget Analyst,
Sarah Jordt		 sjordt@mt.gov 841-2026
Administrative Assistant, Syerra Stroud syerra.stroud@mt.gov 841-2027
Fax # 841-2701

Loan and Grant Programs

  • Grant Programs:
    Certified Regional Development Corporations, Big Sky Economic Development RLF grant, Opportunities in Rural Economies grant, Small Business Innovation Research or Small
    Business Technology Transfer grant

  • Loan Programs:
    MicroBusiness Finance Program, Wood Products Revolving Loan Fund, Native American Collateral Support, Opportunities in Rural Economies Loan Participation, Montana State
    Small Business Credit Initiative Loan Participation and Automation Loan Program
Business Development Manager,
Olivia Kettenring		 olivia.kettenring@mt.gov 841-2737
Grant Coordinator, 
Kathy Bartlett		 kathy.bartlett@mt.gov 841-2792
Revolving Loan Specialist,
Chris Ryan		 chris.ryan@mt.gov 841-2594
Business Resource Partner, Josh Bennett josh.bennett@mt.gov 841-2748
Loan Coordinator, Judy Tice judy.tice2@mt.gov 841-2751
Program Specialist, Jamie LeMieux jlemieux@mt.gov 841-2884

Office of Indian Country Economic Development
Program Manager,
TJ Altekruse		 tj.altekruse@mt.gov 841-2061
Entrepreneurial Development Specialist, Bryan Singer
 Bryan.Singer@mt.gov
 406-422-8947
State Tribal Economic Development Commission Program Specialist,
Marilyn Willson		 marilyn.willson@mt.gov 841-2754
Tribal Tourism Officer, Rachelle Brown rachelle.brown@mt.gov 841-2734

Small Business Development Center
SBDC State Director, Chad Moore cmoore@mt.gov 841-2746
SBDC Associate Director, Lori Gilliland lgilliland@mt.gov 841-2716
SBDC Communications/Operations Specialist, Kealan Connors kconnors@mt.gov 841-2747

Office of Trade and International Relations
Website commerce.mt.gov/business/
expand/export-montana
International Trade Manager,
Angie DeYoung		 adeyoung@mt.gov 841-2783
International Diplomacy Officer,
Katie Willcockson		 kwillcockson@mt.gov 841-2750
International Trade Officer,
Rebecca Bruno		 rbruno@mt.gov 841-2724
International Trade Specialist, Justin Bilyeu JBilyeu@mt.gov 841-2096
Fax # 841-2701

COMMUNITY MT
Division website comdev.mt.gov
PO Box 200523
Helena, MT 59620-0523		 841-2770
Fax # 841-2771
Division Administrator, Galen Steffens galen.steffens@mt.gov 841-2784
Operations Manager, 
Stephanie M. Crider-Pridemore		 scrider@mt.gov 841-2908
Legal Counsel, Amy Barnes 841-2733
Executive Assistant,
Anita Proul		 anita.proul@mt.gov 841-2869
CDBG Coordinator,
Rosie Goldich		 rose.goldich@mt.gov 841-2787
Outreach Coordinator, Jeanette Blize jblize@mt.gov 841-2782
Administrative Assistant, Mariah Sprunger mariah.sprunger@mt.gov 841-2791
Records Management Assistant,
Sandy Sysum		 sandra.sysum@mt.gov 841-2550

Coal Board
Board Officer, Rachel Young rachel.young@mt.gov 841-2867

Hard Rock Mining Impact Board
Board Officer, Rachel Young rachel.young@mt.gov 841-2867

Montana Board of Horse Racing
Gary Koepplin gary.koepplin@mt.gov 406-369-1032

Infrastructure Programs

(CDBG, MCEP, Delivering Local Assistance)
Infrastructure Program Manager, Becky Anseth banseth@mt.gov 841-2865
Infrastructure Coordinator, Lindsey Siebrasse lindsey.siebrasse@mt.gov 841-2708
Program Specialist, Vacant
Program Specialist,
Matt Blank		 matt.blank@mt.gov 841-2779
Program Specialist, 
Ashly Amato		 aamato@mt.gov 841-2910
Program Specialist, 
Erin McKeon		 erin.mckeon@mt.gov 841-2789
Program Specialist, 
Lynda O’Donnell		 lynda.odonnell@mt.gov 841-2545

Planning Programs

(CTAP, CDBG, MCEP)
Community Resource Development Manager,
Tara Green		 tara.green2@mt.gov 841-2864
Community Planning Supervisor, 
Ann Schwend

 ann.schwend@mt.gov 841-2819
Planner,
Dani Arps		 dani.arps@mt.gov 841-2818
Planner,
Gus Byrom		 gbyrom@mt.gov 841-2777
Program Specialist, 
Vacant

 
Program Specialist, 
Jess Johnson		 jessica.johnson@mt.gov

841-2816
Program Specialist, 
Paige Bowsher		 paige.bowsher@mt.gov 841-2752
Program Specialist,
Leslie D. Soule		 leslie.soule@mt.gov 841-2226
Community Assistance Supervisor, Collin Zollinger collin.zollinger@mt.gov 841-2756

Community & Economic Vitality Programs

(Montana Main Street Program, CDBG-ED, Montana Historic Preservation Grant)
Program Supervisor, 
Jordan Conley		 jordan.conley@mt.gov 841-2773
Program Specialist, 
Micky Zurcher		 micky.zurcher@mt.gov 841-2863
Program Specialist,
Lauren Chapman		 lauren.chapman@mt.gov 841-2794

MONTANA HOUSING
PO Box 200528
Helena, MT 59620-0528
 
Housing Website housing.mt.gov
Division Administrator, Cheryl Cohen cheryl.cohen@mt.gov 841-2844
Operations Manager, Joe DeFilippis joseph.defilippis@mt.gov 841-2826
Office Manager, Megan Surginer megan.surginer2@mt.gov 841-2824
Executive Assistant,
Jessica John 		jess.john@mt.gov 841-2815
Toll Free Number 1-800-761-6264

Board of Housing
PO Box 200528
Helena, MT 59620-0528		  
Main Number 841-2840
Fax Number 841-2841
Accounting Manager,
Vicki Bauer		 vibauer@mt.gov 841-2849
Accounting Supervisor, Ashley Miller ashley.miller@mt.gov 841-2856
Multifamily Manager, Jason Hanson jason.hanson@mt.gov 841-2845
Homeownership Manager, Jessica Michel jessica.michel@mt.gov 841-2849
Mortgage Accountant, Katelyn Belschner katelyn.belschner@mt.gov 841-2071

ARPA Housing
ARPA Housing Program Executive, Melissa Herrera melissa.herrera@mt.gov 841-2092
ARPA-Program Supervisor, Skye Cabana skye.cabana@mt.gov 841-2906
ARPA-Program Manager, Kacy Johnson kacy.johnson@mt.gov 841-2048

Mortgage Servicing
PO Box 200550
Helena, MT 59520-0550		 841-2799
Main Number 841-2799
Manager, Mary Palkovich mpalkovich@mt.gov 841-2857
Toll Free Number 1-855-841-2799

Rental Assistance Programs
Box 200545
Helena, MT 59620-0545		  
Main Number 841-2830
Fax Number 841-2810
Manager, Kelly Shields keshields@mt.gov 841-2832
Housing Choice Voucher Program Supervisor, 
Steven Monroe 		 smonroe@mt.gov 841-2834
Lead Housing Choice Voucher Contract Officer, Becky Holsclaw

bholsclaw@mt.gov
Housing Choice Voucher Contract Officer, Lisa Marie Jensen-Tullis

ltullis@mt.gov

 841-2874

Community Housing Programs

(CDBG, HOME, HTF)
Community Housing Program Manager, Julie Flynn julie.flynn@mt.gov 841-2890
Program Specialist, Nicole Newman nnewman@mt.gov 841-2598
Program Specialist, Sharon Lofftus sharon.lofftus@mt.gov 841-2766
Program Specialist, Chandler Rowling chandler.rowling@mt.gov 841-2544
Program Specialist, Stacey Purvis stacey.purvis@mt.gov 841-2926
Program Specialist, Jen Stepleton jennifer.stepleton@mt.gov 841-2785
Program Specialist, Julle Engel julles.engel@mt.gov 841-2597

BOARD OF INVESTMENTS
PO Box 200126
2401 Colonial Drive
Helena, MT 59620-0126
 
 444-0001
Website investmentmt.com
Executive Director, Dan Villa BOI.ED@mt.gov 444-0001
Director of In-State Loan Program, Doug Hill BOI.Loans@mt.gov 444-1217
INTERCAP Program, Louise Welsh BOI.InterCap@mt.gov 444-0891
STIP, Jessilynn Salois BOI.STIP@mt.gov 444-0003
Executive Assistant & Board Secretary, Savannah Morgan BOI.BoardSec@mt.gov 444-6198

MONTANA FACILITY FINANCE AUTHORITY
PO Box 200506
1712 9th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620-0506
 
 444-0052
Website mtfacilityfinance.com
Executive Director, Adam Gill adamgill@mt.gov 444-0259
Associate Director, Seth Lutter seth.lutter@mt.gov 444-5435
Senior Financial Specialist, Monica Birlut mbirlut@mt.gov 444-0039
C-PACE Program Manager, 
Carolyn Jones		 cjones@mt.gov 444-3367
Fax # 444-0019

MONTANA HERITAGE PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
PO Box 338
300 W. Wallace St
Virginia City, MT 59755
 
 843-5247
Website  montanaheritagecommission.mt.gov
Executive Director,
Kal Poole		 Kal.Poole@mt.gov 406-596-5655
Virginia City Office Fax 843-5468
McFarland Curatorial Center Fax 843-5447
Historic Site and Visitor Services Coordinator, Tanya Engle tanya.engle@mt.gov 406-596-5172
Museum Technician, Marge Antolik mantolik@mt.gov 843-5247 x209
Preservation Specialist, Jeff Cleverley jeff.cleverley@mt.gov 843-5247 x239
Preservation Specialist, Safety Officer,  Isaac Drummond idrummo@mt.gov

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